Mark began taking a leadership role in personal development shortly after his first course. By giving back first as an assistant and then a therapist, he was gaining so much more. Rarely did he miss a weekend. Always in awe of the massive change occurring right before him. He decided to train to become an instructor and was certified in 2014. Since then, Mark has taught and assisted in varying levels of courses countless times.
As a psychotherapist, Mark has been supporting, advising and transforming others since 1986. He has knowledge and experience in both the mental health and addiction recovery communities. He enjoys working with individuals on breaking the chains of childhood events; working with men on emotional vulnerability and connection; working with couples on understanding and repairing their reactive dance patterns. He is trained in EMDR - a technique for trauma resolution; and is also trained as a clinical anxiety treatment professional.
As a life coach, Mark developed a coaching program: Intentional Living. This program offers a workbook and various options designed to assist one in discovering their life purpose, creating a vision of a fully lived life, and living their stated life intentionally.
Mark has been living in South Florida since 1978. He is married to a wonderfully supportive and understanding woman. Together they coparent their humanlike Dachshund. Mark enjoys reading both personally and professionally, going to the beach, sitcoms and is a big football fan.
This course has pushed Stephanie personally and professionally. It has allowed her to lean into fear in a way that has created exponential change. It's helped her create authentic and meaningful connections that were beyond her imagination in the past.
Stephanie is a licensed mental health counselor who works with teens and adults. She has been working with adolescents and adults who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and worth, lack of identity and individuality, and who want to be empowered.
Stephanie was born and raised in Connecticut but left the snow for sun and beaches nearly twenty-four years ago and is happy to call Florida home. She loves being active and spending time with her boyfriend and his daughters, family, and friends. Stephanie also enjoys reading, traveling, watching cheesy TV and movies, and going to Heat games.
Randy is a successful business owner in South Florida for over 40 years. He developed a passion for personal improvement and emotional curiosity in the mid 1990’s.
After attending a personal development course, he became involved as a facilitator first and soon became involved at the leadership level. Adopting a love for group work and coaching he made the decision in the early 2000s to become a coach and instructor at The Living Course.
Attending the advanced and leadership training at The Living Course he began coaching the Advanced Course and instructing TLC course in addition to individual clients and men’s group coaching.
Randy was born in New Jersey. He moved to Florida in 1978. In addition to teaching and coaching, he enjoys watching football (he is a lifelong Miami Dolphins fan), travelling and spending time with his family.
Since that weekend, he has dedicated himself to the service of others and took charge in his own life. The course motivated him to accept himself as a leader in the clinical field, eventually becoming a clinical director for a local treatment center. Jon is now a successful small business owner with New River Counseling. He works with the Faulk Center for Counseling as their Senior and Support Group Program Manager. Jon sees instructing for the REAL course as a calling and a dream come true, and remains passionate about coaching others with love and honesty to break down their self-imposed limits.
Jon is a true “Florida Man,” growing up in Jacksonville and living in various cities across the state, finally calling South Florida home in 2008. Jon loves his balanced work life which allows for Friday beach days. He also loves live music, stand-up comedy, soccer, and spending time with his family.
Christine’s roots are in New Jersey, her life is in South Florida, and her heart is however spent many years as an educator in The Czech Republic. She is an avid traveler and enjoys learning about new cultures, traditions, and the people that make up this beautiful planet. She has completed several marathons and enjoys pushing her limits through hiking and other outdoor activities. Her two loves are her cats, Mala and Miles.